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Sticking the foam cone supports together.
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The infamous glue that spent several days in Paris and then Santiago...
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The specialised glue packaging ... hmmmm....
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Mike attempting to glue and align part of a foam cone.
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Lots of foam cones. |
Setting a completed cone support into an antenna.
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Making sure the cone support is well stuck down.
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Assembling the alignment jig.
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Cutting the top of the cone - flat, straight and ready to hold the secondary mirror. |

Another image of cutting the top of the cones...this is the hardest part |

Filing the end of the alignment column so that it fits tightly. |

Inserting the alignment column. |

The alignment jigs in place and ready to glue on the secondary. |

Carefully lowering the secondary onto the foam supports. |
Everything in place - just waiting for the glue to set... repeat 12 more times!
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Four antennas ready to go.
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